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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127,382.59, 191,074.34 and 38,636.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127,382.59, 191,074.34 and 38,636.86 is: 57,955.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,382.59 : 191,074.34 = 38,636.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,382.59/191,074.34 = 38,636.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,382.59x = 191,074.34 × 38,636.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,382.59x = 7,382,512,524.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,382,512,524.17/127,382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,955.43

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